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    Home » Recipes » Party Appetizers

    19 Easy Last Minute COLD Party Dips For A Crowd

    Published: Nov 22, 2019 · Modified: May 16, 2022 by Aleka Shunk · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If you're throwing a party, a dip is a MUST.  The only thing is that dips are often hard to keep those hot dips warm. So here is a list of COLD party dips that can be made ahead of time and taken out of the fridge last minute! Hooray to having more time!! 🙂

    Four dips on a table with peppers and scallions on table.
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    1 Cold Party Dips With Cream Cheese or Mayo
    1.1 Best Taco Dip
    1.2 The BEST Cold Spinach Dip
    1.3 Beer Pretzel Dip
    1.4 Red Pepper Hummus
    1.5 Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip
    1.6 Grandma's Shrimp Dip
    1.7 Cold Chili Cheese Dip
    1.8 Easy Garlic and Herb Veggie Dip
    1.9 Crab Dip
    2 Cold Party Dips Without Cream Cheese, Mayo or Sour Cream
    2.1 Greek Garlicky Potato Dip
    2.2 Easy Edamame Dip
    2.3 Greek Roasted Eggplant Garlic Dip
    2.4 Cold Taco Dip with Cottage Cheese
    2.5 Olive Oil Bread Dip (with Fresh Herbs)
    2.6 Classic Bruschetta Appetizer
    2.7 Olive Tapenade
    2.8 Spicy Feta Cheese Spread
    2.9 Restaurant Style Salsa
    2.10 White Cannellini Bean Dip with Garlic
    3 Cold Party Dips For A Crowd

    Cold Party Dips With Cream Cheese or Mayo

    Many dips have cream cheese, mayo or sour cream as a base. These ingredients are easy to keep in stock and create a versatile foundation for a deliciously creamy dip!

    The cold dips I included below are all unique in some way and best of all, super easy to throw together!


    Best Taco Dip

    Taco dip with corn and cotija cheese.

    The BEST Cold Spinach Dip

    Spinach dip in a bread bowl on a plate.

    Beer Pretzel Dip

    Cold beer dip with pretzels around it.

     

    Red Pepper Hummus

    Cold red pepper roasted hummus.

    Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

    Sour cream onion dip in a bowl with chips in it.

    Grandma's Shrimp Dip

    Potato chip dipping into a shrimp dip.

    Cold Chili Cheese Dip

    Cheese dip with cold chili and chips on the side.

    Easy Garlic and Herb Veggie Dip

    Garlic and veggie dip with sour cream and veggies on the side.

    Crab Dip

    Crab over top of cocktail sauce and cream cheese on a plate with a knife.

    Cold Party Dips Without Cream Cheese, Mayo or Sour Cream

    These cold dips I added below are perfect for ANY party because you know you'll be suiting everyone's dietary needs! Mainly those who may have a dairy allergy or those who are vegan. Either way, these are beautiful and also served cold so minimal prep and quick to pull out!


    Greek Garlicky Potato Dip

    Greek potato dip with pita bread on the side.

    Easy Edamame Dip

    Greek Roasted Eggplant Garlic Dip

    Eggplant dip with pita triangles around it.

    Cold Taco Dip with Cottage Cheese

    Cold taco dip in a spoon with cottage cheese, tomatoes and cheese.

    Olive Oil Bread Dip (with Fresh Herbs)

    Oil dip with fresh herbs on a white plate.

    Classic Bruschetta Appetizer

    Chopped tomatoes with basil in a bowl with crackers on the side.

    Olive Tapenade

    Olive tapenade with fresh veggies.

    Spicy Feta Cheese Spread

    Feta cheese dip surrounded by pita triangles.

    Restaurant Style Salsa

    Salsa dip with tortilla chips.

    White Cannellini Bean Dip with Garlic

    White bean hummus dip with oil on top and bread on the side.

    Have you checked out these 14 Quick and Easy Appetizers?


    Cold Party Dips For A Crowd

    As you can see, your cold dip options can still be delicious! With or without dairy, vegetarian to GF, it is easy to please everyone's tastes while still satisfying all food restrictions!

    I recommend making all of these dips at least a few HOURS in advance to allow all of the flavors to meld together. You can even make it the night before and let it chill in the fridge for the best results! Happy dipping!


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